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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building located at 30 rue Royale in Lille is a monument listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments. Its protection specifically concerns the façade on street and roof, formalized by a decree dated 13 March 1944. This building illustrates the heritage interest in Lille civil architecture, although details of its construction or architect are not specified in available sources.

The location of the building, in the city centre of Lille, makes it a witness to the urban planning and architectural evolution of the Hauts-de-France region. At the time of its protection, during the Second World War, the preservation of built heritage reflected a desire to safeguard representative elements of the local living environment, despite historical upheavals. The buildings of this period, often characterized by neat facades, played a central role in the structuring of neighbourhoods and the daily life of the inhabitants, mixing residential and sometimes commercial functions.

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